Licensed ~ Bonded ~ Insured

Permitted by the Nez Perce and Salmon-Challis National Forest

What to Bring

SUGGESTED GEAR LIST

( 55 lbs MAXIMUM WEIGHT DUFFLE BAG ) – No hard suite cases. Over the years we have found that a large percentage of the items hunters bring are never used. Remember everything is packed on the back of a mule

CLOTHING FOR LATE SEASON Oct 15 –end of season
Heavy Wool shirt
Heavy Wool Pants ( Mandatory)
Long underwear wool or cotton insulated
Heavy wool jacket
Mittens wool liners for mittens
Day Pack — no nylon
BOOTS Two pair leather tops are best for early season, late season have insulated boots, Must be water proof and preferably have air bob soles

It appears that the news about Ace, Connie's dog , is traveling fast. Ace was at the Moose Crk, airstrip Tuesday morning. The pilot that does all of the flying for Mike and Dawn landed there Tuesday morning as he was taking a search dog and his handler in to resume searching for Connie. Needless to say, we were completely tipped over when we learned that Ace had been found at the airstrip. Ace was flown back to Hamilton, taken to a veterinarian to be check and found to be in good shape, other than being a bit skinny. Ace was flown back in to Moose Crk, to join the handler and his search dog and Mike. They were unable to find anything but the search is continuing. We are hoping and praying that somehow Ace will be able to provide some assistance in the search for Connie. ... See MoreSee Less

.A note of thanks as I reflect this morning. Thank you for your passion for the wilderness. Thank you for the care and concern you show for those who share your love. Thank you for taking Connie into camp. There was nowhere she would have rather been. She recognized your love and care for the land, the animals both wild and working and she had great respect for that. Thank you for the love you hold for the forest and the Sellway in particular. The kinship in those things runs deep and I too know the sadness you feel at the loss of our sister and Ace. My dad and mom adopted Connie some 25+ years ago when she came to Idaho from Iowa. As long time hosts at the ranger station dads photos and stories of his time in the back country fueled Connie's imagination and passion to find it's peace and discover it's serenity. She truly became a student of it's majesty and allure. So many people benefitted from her dedication to it's sanctity including my children who she took under her wing as she so easily did so many and took a lifelong interest in them. She became my sister and I am always grateful to see her face, share in her laughter and hear her latest story of some projects she was working on or her latest antic with her beloved mules who were her best friends. I take great solace now knowing that she is exactly where she would want and choose to be and have no doubt whatsoever that she enjoyed the awe and wonder and magnificence and surprise that the forest and it's surrounding sanctity filled her with even in her final hours. I thank the Universal Wisdom that made our paths cross. She was a gift to us all. I'll see her in the clear waters of the river, hear her laughter in the wind among the forest trees,. See her footsteps in the dust of the trail and hold her in my heart each time I stroke the warm softness of a horse's or mules nose. I am grateful for having her touch my heart as I'm sure she touched yours. Though we've not met, I wish you peace, my friends. Know you are appreciated in ways you don't even know. I'm grateful for your spirit and for the love and passion you possess. We have been blessed by knowing this special lady. She'd want you to carry on and all's as it is supposed to be. Peace be with you and rest from your weary travels!! In gratitude.... thank you! ... See MoreSee Less

Richie OutfittersAce is in the back country with Mike they just got back in yesterday really bad weather but the plan is to be able to ride 1x1 with Ace and just see what he does he is well and a Happy dog our friend Tracy Krekeler raised Ace and Mike and I got him for Connie and Loydd so he is pretty at home with Mike

I know you all are wanting to keep updated, this has been so very hard for everyone, All but my husband and 1 guide where taken off the mountain yesterday, an extensive search has been conducted with no luck at this point, We will forever be looking for our dear friend and loved one, She is one with the Wilderness that she loves so very much, God Bless you Connie. ... See MoreSee Less

Richie OutfittersSuch neat stories ! This lady was Amazing and for any of you that are worried about her age, she had over 70 free falls and Mike and her were planning a jump in the spring and I am quiet sure she would be the one pushing Mike out of the plane! not the other way around!!

I wish I would have met Connie.. a strong spirit! Her disappearance is so puzzling.. I hope for all her family, friends you will find something for closure , and understanding, of where her great spirit has taken flight..
Hugs to all who love her.. I’m so sorry for this loss. Keep searching...

1 month ago · 1

Connie was one in a million~ she reminded me of a little pixie Fairy at times and at other times Wonder Woman. She was so very gentle but also tough as nails~ please be at peace my dear friend ❤️U Connie

Thank you for this post. Connie IS the wild & peace comes to me knowing that. It's where she would want to be. Always. I love you Mama Moose.

1 month ago · 2

Amazing, inspirational woman!! I feel so lucky to have known her and learned from her. She is in a place she loves like no other and her spirit will always love in those of us she has touched. 💚🌲💚🐾

1 month ago · 1

She loved the wilderness and I know that's where she felt peace. She was a wonderful, lovely lady! I will never forget how she would run down the hall in her high heels without skipping a beat. And how she loved switching from those heels to hiking boots. 😞😢

1 month ago · 4

So very sorry Dawn and Mike - praying for your comfort and peace!

1 month ago · 3

Connie was a great woman. I didn’t know her long, but I will forever be grateful for the time spent with her. My son is named after her father so I will ALWAYS remember Connie Johnson.

1 month ago · 3

Thank you for continuing to keep an eye out for our beloved Connie!

1 month ago · 1

Thinking of the lovely lady who taught here at Lapwai and the many good conversations we had about wilderness, mules, horses. A one of a kind lady, for sure.

1 month ago · 3

God bless Connie and you Dawn and Mike. My heart is with you all.

1 month ago · 1

Thank you for your determination and heroic efforts.

1 month ago

Thank you for all you have done. She will be missed.

1 month ago

My heart goes out to you guys. Thoughts and prayers to you and Connies family. 😥😥

1 month ago · 2

May you all be blessed by knowing Connie. Prayers for Connie and your family.

1 month ago

Praying for everyone and trusting in Gods Grace.

1 month ago · 1

Thank you for keeping us informed. How difficult for all involved that knew and loved Connie and Ace. Prayers

1 month ago · 1

Thank you, for the post. Sadness over takes my heart.

1 month ago

Sending out strength and love!!! 💕

1 month ago · 1

Sorry you are going through this. Hope it all turns out well!

1 month ago

Prayers are being sent for all of you ❤️

1 month ago

A huge thank you to you and all the others who searched. We should all be so lucky to be as loved as Connie. We'll all miss her terribly. What a woman!!

****Update on the search for Connie Johnson - 10-11-2018****
Searching continued today for Connie Johnson.
The Air Force flew the area again using FLIR and four dog teams searched the area, along wi...